The opening of the 2016-17 school year opened with a successful day of registration and Freshman Orientation.  The Link Crew, a group of trained students and their outstanding faculty leaders Robbin Rae McCulloch, Laura Ives, Courtney Rushing, and Jose Caire, lead a fun and informative afternoon that helped the incoming class connect with upper class students, feel comfortable with the campus, and have some idea of what makes a student successful at San Marino High School.

 

We welcomed eight new teachers to the high school, and one very important person, our new Registrar Vanessa Glorae.  Having new staff always gives us a fresh burst of energy and new perspectives.

 

I have challenged the staff to cultivate curiosity in our classrooms.  If we are to continue bringing Common Core curriculum to life, we must help our students investigate, research, and discover.  Learning is a lifelong skill, and only the curious will keep learning.

 

I welcome our families and students back and look forward to seeing you at Back to School Night on September 7.

 

Sincerely,

Mary Johnson

Principal

Thank you to all of you who registered on Infosnap before the first day of school!  Because we had almost 90% of the students with completed registrations, we had an incredibly smooth registration process, especially given a few unwelcome Infosnap gitches!  A  HUGE THANK YOU to all of you who donated to the PTSA, the Booster groups, the Visual & Performing Arts and to the school.  Your donations are truly appreciated and help to make our programs better for our kids.

A special shout out to Eric Bergmann for jumping in and putting out any registration fires that came his way.  Another special, special thank you to former  Registrar Kathie Blanton, who came back from retirement to register our kids with a great attitude and smile.  And we cannot forget Stephen Choi who answered Infosnap email questions even at midnight and on Sundays.  Stephen you are the best!

I would also like to say thank you to our registration team!  Eileen Cameron, Chris Pedroza, Pana Gelt, Evelyn Boss, Pat Chan, Anne Alford, and Paula Dunkel.  Your organization and efficiency helped to move hundreds of kids quickly through each of your stations.  Of course we couldn't do it without our army of volunteers!  Thank you to all of you who helped to welcome and process all of our students on registration day or the first day of school: Debbie Agajanian, Ilona Anderson, Cynthia Ary, Kathy Bayle, Carolyn Broderick, Amy Buenabenta, Lainnie Capouya, Gabrielle Carlton, Michele Carter, Brigit Castleman, Yvonne T. Chen, Cynthia Chow, Leslie Clayton, Stacy Conzonire, Dipti Dalal, Mary Daves, Debbie Day, Jennifer Giles, Wendy Gute, Julie Hannan, Glee Hom, Jean Hwang, Lee Kao, Nina Kirkendall, Lucinda Koh, Adrienne Kreindler, Nicole Lee, Julia Li, Leslie Long, Laura MacDonald, Rosa Madrigal, Michelle McBryde, Dina McCall, Alison McCrary, Shannon McDonald, April Muranaka, Marcel Perez, Melissa Short, Leanne Snaer, Kim Spindler, Helen Spitzer, Hal Suetsugu, Amy Tang, Jasmin Tsai, Sylvia Uriarte, Karen Wicke, Janis Tanji Wong, Christina Pink, Jennifer Chen, Robert French, Jennifer Kang, Allie Ye, Michelle Wang, Victoria Petrosyan, Iris Perez

And last, but by no means least, another HUGE THANK YOU to Stephanie Perry, Volunteer Coordinator, and so much more. Stephanie's organization, recruitment and guidance were all first class, like the gal she is.

We truly couldn't have done it without each and everyone of you -THANK YOU!

Eileen Hale Morosoff

 

DON'T FORGET TO ORDER YOUR SCHOOL DIRECTORY!

 

The Directory is the only source for SMHS student and family contact information [names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses), the SMHS master calendar, the PTSA roster, faculty and staff rosters, school and district contact numbers, school map, and contacts for athletics and clubs.

 

Directory orders were placed during registration on the PTSA Contribution Form in the First Day Packet through InfoSnap. If you did not order a directory or would like to purchase more, it's not too late! Please contact chair, Cindy Sabin at [email protected]. Cost is only $15 per directory. Make checks payable to: "SMHS PTSA."

 

Make life easier and order more than one directory - one for each student, parents, home, office, car, etc.

 

All proceeds from sales will help defray the cost of the 2017 Junior-Senior Prom.

 

SMHS JUNIOR CLASS THANKS YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

SMHS PARENT PARTY:  "STAGECOACH - SAN MARINO" 

 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Dust off your boots and kick up your heels on September 10, for "STAGECOACH - SAN MARINO", at "The Capouya Corral" in San Marino, the home of Eli and Lainnie Capouya.

You don't want to miss this one!  There will be fun for cowboys and city slickers alike. Come wet your whistle with Mouthwatering BBQ, Line Dancing, Texas Hold 'Em, Blackjack, Great Music and more!

All funds raised go directly to supporting the programs and teachers at San Marino High School. There isn't a better way to support our school than by enjoying a fun night out with friends, at our version of STAGECOACH, San Marino style! 

DON'T MISS OUT!  SEATING IS LIMITED!  GIDDY UP!!

Live Auction and Fixed Bid Highlights:

Live Auction:

Fixed Bid Parties:

• Progressive Dinner Party on Lorain Road hosted by the Ary's, Kelly's and Kreindler's
• "The Amazing Race", an amazing race around San Marino, culminating in a victory dinner at "the final pit stop", hosted by the McCall's, Perry's, Shohfi's and Snaer's
• College Game Day in the Fuerst's "Lizard Lounge" hosted by the Fuerst's, Conzonire's and Gelt's
• Rejuvenating day of Yoga and Brunch with Misa Dugally and Christina Streit
• Behind the scenes tour of the Huntington Library
• Fall Fashion Show with Wardrobe Stylist Mark-Alan Harmon, hosted by Anne Alford
• Four sessions with Brandon Williams at San Marino Athletic Club
• "Titan Trek", an invigorating 6 mile hike with hosts Patti Koch and Genny Sanchez

To purchase tickets , become a Parent Party patron and for more information, please  CLICK HERE to visit our website . The deadline is September 2nd.

A Big THANK YOU to all the volunteers that have been busy preparing for the beginning of the school year!!

 

 

 

 

 

SMHS Homecoming Parade has been a tradition since the 60's and we need YOUR help as a parent chaperone to keep the PARADE FLOAT BUILDING tradition going!

 

Parent chaperones are needed for all grade levels -  Each grade level parent float rep and student president will determine the needed day and time of your support during the 3 week on campus build schedule, starting the first weekend in October.  Responsibilities include providing snack/drinks and assistance to students as required.  

 

To volunteer or for further information please contact Gabrielle Carlton at 626.614.6691 or email   [email protected]

 

GO TITANS!!!

Varsity Football Schedule-2016

 

8.19.16           5:00pm          @Arcadia High School

8.26.16           7:00pm          Los Altos

9.02.16           7:00pm          Dominquez Hills

9.09.16           7:00pm          @Schurr High School

9.16.16           7:00pm          Viewpoint High School

9.23.16           7:00pm          @Bell Gardens High School

10.06.16         7:00pm          Blair High School

10.14.16         7:00pm          @Temple City High School

10.21.16         7:00pm          @Monrovia High School

10.27.16         7:00pm          South Pasadena High School        

11.04.16         7:00pm          @La Canada High School

Beautiful, festive, and high-quality holiday greens are for sale now through November 2nd by the SMHS Class of 2020!  These greens are supplied by Sherwood Forest Farms in Washington State, and will fill your home or office with fresh holiday scents.  They make great gifts!

To order, please  CLICK HERE to print and complete the Holiday Greens form and send with your check, payable to SMHS Class of 2020, to Gloria Wong, or drop off at the Assistant Principal's Office.  All orders will be available for pick-up from November 30th to December 2nd at the home of Gloria Wong here in San Marino.

Questions?  Please contact:

Jennifer Chuang at [email protected] or Gloria Wong at [email protected]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

 

This year's theme: "What is Your Story?"

 

Reflections is a national PTA program celebrating the arts.  Participation is voluntary and all abilities are welcome!

 

Students may submit one entry in each category:

Dance Choreography	Music Composition	Film Production
Photography	Literature	Visual Arts

Please CLICK HERE f or category-specific instructions.  Entry forms information TBA. 

Deadline: Oct. 14, 2016 to SMHS office

Questions? Please contact: Nancy Ang at  [email protected]

Participants are required to register for the new term online at www.ralphs.com or by calling us at 800-443-4438 starting September 1, 2016. Even if your participants registered as recently as June, July or August 2016, they are required to register again beginning September 1st.

• Help earn $$$ for our school without writing a check!

•  Sign-up (or renew) your cards today! It only takes a few minutes.

• eScrip merchants include Bristol Farms, New Moon Restaurant, Celestine, Buca di Beppo, El Portal plus more.

eScrip Sign Up:  

• Log onto  www.eScrip.com .  
• Click on the sign up link.  
• Enter your information and proceed to next steps. Group ID Number is 136559746.

                       

To change beneficiary school to San Marino High School:  

• Log onto  www.eScrip.com. Click on "My eScrip" and enter your password.  Your information will come up and you will be able to update/edit the beneficiary and registered credit cards.

  

Ralph's Rewards Card Renewal/Sign up (separate from eScrip):  

• Go to  www.ralphs.com.  Click on "Sign In/Create An Account". 
• Click on your name and then you will be able to edit all information. 
• Make sure San Marino High School (account number 84442) is your beneficiary.
• *Ralph's rewards cards need to be renewed by November 1st in order for our school to receive credit.  

Questions? Contact Cheryl Cabot at [email protected]